Fragrance comparison

Coquet vs Rubino

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Coquet

Alexx and Anton

4.007 votes

Rank #52,175 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,299 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coquet takes 2 of 3 categories.

Coquet
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coquet2/3

Rubino1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coquet
Sillage & projection: Rubino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coquet

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CoquetAlexx and Anton

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCoquet

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral91%

woody83%

fresh74%

amber65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CloveBlack PepperYlang-Ylang

Heart

CarnationLilacPeonyRose

Base

CashmeranOpoponaxOakmossVetiver

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesClove, Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,175

PerfumerWill Inrig

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coquet is a spicy floral with a plush, textured feel. Clove and black pepper lift the opening, then rose, peony, lilac and carnation soften it into a floral heart before cashmeran, opoponax, oakmoss and vetiver bring a woody amber base. It reads warm, slightly sweet and polished rather than airy. If you like florals w…

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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coquet or Rubino?

Coquet takes 2 of 3 categories. Coquet is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Coquet for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coquet or Rubino?

Coquet lasts longest (Coquet 74/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coquet or Rubino?

Projection is very close: Rubino 68/100, Coquet 67/100 for sillage.

Do Coquet and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Clove, Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Coquet or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Coquet suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coquet and Rubino?

Coquet has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Carnation, Lilac, Peony and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, Opoponax, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.